History Expy / Palworld

* Lunaris resembles Mewtwo Y with its psychic powers, twin head-fins and the long "pigtails". The extraterrestrial origin also brings to mind Deoxys.

* Grizzbolt takes design cues from the Elekid line, including its evolutions Electrabuzz and Electivire, and has a body shape similar to [[Anime/MyNeighborTotoro Totoro]]. Its hefty stature and usual lax temperament it like Snorlax. Lastly, its basic design - mammilian, zigzag patterns on its bristly fur (particularly across its belly), bushy tail and large claws - make it akin to an electrical Zangoose.

* Lamball resembles Wooloo, albeit bipedal. It's shape/stature, soft nature, and theme of rolling for movement and attacks also brings to mind Jigglypuff (which was also a pure normal type at first).
* Cattiva seems to be a take on the Pikaclone MascotMook in its body shape and marketing focus, mixed with Meowth (a small normal type bipedal cat). It's reddish coloration and weak and/or somewhat cowardly nature also alludes to [[VideoGame/YokaiWatch Jibanyan]].

* Foxparks seems to resemble Flareon or Vulpix as a firey fox. It's body shape, meanwhile is more in line with Nickit with its tail raised.

* Sparkit is basically Pikachu as a small bipedal feline, with elements of Raichu (its thunderbolt-shaped tail) and Electabuzz (its black zig-zag stripes) thrown in for good measure. It also seems to be based on a common practice of {{Mon}} games to make UndergroundMonkey variants of monsters, since it's looks like an electrical Cattiva but is not an elemental variant (such as Relaxaurus Lux).

* Pengullet resembles Piplup. It's obsession with being able to fly is also reminiscent of Bagon, whereas its Partner Skill (shooting it out of a cannon to make it explode on contact) takes cues from [[Franchise/{{Disgaea}} the Prinnies]].

* Cremis is a small fox with a neck-ruffle like Eevee, and it's coloration and name are akin to Milcery and Alcremie.
* Daedream is basically just a fusion of Whimsicott and Misdreavus appearance-wise and Darkrai powers-wise. It's base body plan (a small black core to a purple cloud) also brings to mind Gastly.

* Cawgnito's hat-shaped feathers are directly based off Murkrow and Honchkrow's. It's mask-like face makes it comparible to the Spritzee line due to the Plague Doctor origin.

* Gorirat has some resemblance to Passimian. It's fighting temperament is reminiscent of the Mankey line.
* Grintale's over-all appearance and basis of the Cheshire Cat is similar to Gengar. However, its facial features are very similar to Galarian Meowth's, featuring the same yellow eyes and CheshireCatGrin. It also has ear design like the Skitty line and ''Digimon's'' Gatomon and a split-tail like [[VideoGame/YokaiWatch Jibanyan's bakeneko origins]]. The "frayed cable" look of the tail and it's thin whiskers also look like Dedenne's.

* Univolt seems to be based off Zebstrika. It's appearance as a Brightly colored electric Unicorn seems to be inspired by [[VideoGame/KingdomHeartsDreamDropDistance Electricorn]]

* Dinossom gets its body shape and ears from Goodra, its color scheme, type and face design from Meganium, and Liligant's head flower. It's temper is reminiscent of Gyarados, as its hard to calm down.
* Tombat's base looks like a feline version of Gligar and especially Gliscor with its pose. It's wings/cape are decorated with stars like Lunala, and its ghostly fire brings to mind the Litwick line.

* Bushi's humanoid form seems to have a similar color scheme and leggings as Mawile, while its hat appears to be based on Hisuian Decidueye's. It's overall look as a wandering samurai with a large hat and an actual sword looks like Yokai-Watch's Gleam and Sheen.

* Grizzbolt takes design cues from the Elekid line, including its evolutions Electrabuzz and Electivire, and has a body shape similar to [[Anime/MyNeighborTotoro Totoro]]. It's hefty stature and usual lax temperament it like Snorlax. Lastly, it's basic design - mammilian, zigzag patterns on its bristly fur (particularly across its belly), bushy tail and large claws - make it akin to an electrical Zangoose.

* Victor, one of the five faction leaders, has some resemblances to [[Manga/JujutsuKaisen Satoru Gojo]], including a similar black uniform and blindfold covering his eyes. Character-wise he's basically [[Franchise/ResidentEvil Alexander Ashford with the personalities of Oswell Spencer, Albert Wesker and Lucas Baker]].

* Jormuntide takes cues from Gyarados and Seadramon.

* Jetragon seems based off Salamance and Latias/Latios, while having Cyclizar's color scheme and the wings of Iron Moth/Iron Jugulis.

* Rayne Syndicate leader Zoe, with her pink-and-black punkish aesthetic and electric SignatureMon, bears a passing resemblance to Marnie from ''Sword'' and ''Shield''. * {{Expy}}: Her pink hair, twintails and punkish demeanor is also likely design-wise a call back to [[Franchise/{{Danganronpa}} Junko Enoshima]].

* Rayne Syndicate leader Zoe, with her pink-and-black punkish aesthetic and electric SignatureMon, bears a passing resemblance to Marnie from ''Sword'' and ''Shield''.

* Shadowbeak takes parts from both Silvally and Arceus, despite being a griffin-like creature.

* Fuddler is basically ''Palworld's'' equivalent of Diglett and Drillbur, being a common mole with large claws.

* Sparkit is basically Pikachu as a small bipedal feline. It also seems to be based on a common practice of {{Mon}} games to make UndergroundMonkey variants of monsters, since it's looks like an electrical Cattiva but is not an elemental variant.

* Penking is literally just Quaquaval as a penguin and a {{Pirate}} KingMook, right down to being TheDandy.

* Depresso resembles the Espurr line (the large eyes, proportions and mammalian traits) and Toxel (the grouchy look on its face).

* Nox appears to be a fusion between Espeon and Umbreon.

* Killamari basically a combination of Tentacool and Drifloon, with the brain-sucking capabilities of [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Characters/DungeonsAndDragonsMindFlayers Mind Flayers]], which much like its body shape, is similar to the Inkay Line.

* Cawgnito's hat-shaped feathers are directly based off Murkrow and Honchkrow's.

* Grintale's over-all appearance and basis of the Cheshire Cat is similar to Gengar. However, its facial features are very similar to Galarian Meowth's, featuring the same yellow eyes and CheshireCatGrin. It also has ear design like the Skitty line and ''Digimon's'' Gatomon and a split-tail like [[VideoGame/YokaiWatch Jibanyan's bakeneko origins]]. The "frayed cable" look of the tail and it's whiskers also look like Dedenne's.

* Univolt seems to be based off Zebstrika.

* Wixen takes cues from Delphox, being a fire-element magical FunnyAnimal fox.

* Jolthog, as a white and yellow electrical hedgehog, resembles Shaymin and Togedemaru. Its Cryst variant brings to mind ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog'' with its blue spines.

* Kitsun harkens to Alolan Ninetales.

* Chikipi does not resemble a Pokémon at all, but rather a Cuckoo from ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' or chickens from ''VideoGame/HarvestMoon''.

One glance through the trailers makes clear that ''Palworld'' has a CastOfExpies based off ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', though they are not restricted to that reference pool. As a subject of a parody game, all the Pals will likely have some resemblance to some Pokémon or 'Mon series. Surprisingly for a lot of these creatures, multiple basis come into play for their design elements.

* Fuack seems based off fan-made Platypet, which became a Tem from ''[[VideoGame/TemTem Temtem]]''. It also harkens back to other Water-type duck Pokémon like Psyduck and Quaxly.
* Sparkit is basically Pikachu as a small bipedal feline. It also seems to be based on a common practice of {{Mon}} games to make UndergroundMonkey variants of monsters, since it's looks like a electrical Cattiva but is not an elemental variant.

* Sibelyx appears based off Nihilego and Hatterene, with Frosmoth's color scheme.

* Victor, one of the five faction leaders, has some resemblances to [[Manga/JujutsuKaisen Satoru Gojo]], including a similar black uniform and blindfold covering his eyes. Character-wise he's basically [[Franchise/ResidentEvil Alexander Ashford with the personalities of Oswell Spencer and Lucas Baker]].

* Lamball resembles Wooloo, albeit bipedal.

* The Palpagos Islands Defense Force is a blatant copy of [[UsefulNotes/KaijuDefenseForce Japan Self-Defense Force]]. Marcus, their leader, is a pastiche of {{Dirty Cop}}s from other games, notable [[VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoV Steve Haines]].

* The Palpagos Islands Defense Force is a blatant copy of [[UsefulNotes/KaijuDefenseForce Japan Self-Defense Force]].

* Victor, one of the five faction leaders, has some resemblances to [[Manga/JujutsuKaisen Satoru Gojo]], including a similar black uniform and blindfold covering his eyes.

* Melpaca shares traits with Flaffy.

* Grizzbolt takes design cues from the Elekid line, including its evolutions Electrabuzz and Electivire, and has a body shape similar to [[Anime/MyNeighborTotoro Totoro]].

* Beakon and Ragnahawk draw inspiration from Zapdos and Galarian Zapdos respectively, with the latter's Paldex entry even mirroring the Pokédex entry claiming that the two aren't actually related and just look similar through convergent evolution.

* Beakon and Ragnahawk draw inspiration from Zapdos and Galarian Zapdos respectively.

* Grintale's over-all appearance and basis of the Cheshire Cat is similar to Gengar. However, its facial features are very similar to Galarian Meowth's, featuring the same yellow eyes and CheshireCatGrin. It also has ear design like the Skitty line and [[{{Franchise}}/Digimon Gatomon]] and a split-tail like [[VideoGame/YokaiWatch Jibanyan's bakeneko origins]]. The "frayed cable" look of the tail and it's whiskers also look like Dedenne's.

* Grintale's over-all appearance and basis of the Cheshire Cat is similar to Gengar. However, its facial features are very similar to Galarian Meowth's, featuring the same yellow eyes and CheshireCatGrin. It also has ear design like the Skitty line and [[Franchise/Digimon Gatomon]] and a split-tail like [[VideoGame/YokaiWatch Jibanyan's bakeneko origins]]. The "frayed cable" look of the tail and it's whiskers also look like Dedenne's.

* Grintale's over-all appearance and basis of the Cheshire Cat is similar to Gengar. However, its facial features are very similar to Galarian Meowth's, featuring the same yellow eyes and CheshireCatGrin. It also has ear design like the Skitty line and [[VideoGame/Digimon Gatomon]] and a split-tail like [[VideoGame/YokaiWatch Jibanyan's bakeneko origins]]. The "frayed cable" look of the tail and it's whiskers also look like Dedenne's.